A biography for Lindsey Vonnhasn’t been written yet.
“When you fall, get right back up.”
“Ski racing is not about how much you weigh. If weight was the key, everybody would be sucking down food.”
“Everyone saw me on TV or read articles, and it was all about my great marriage, the white picket fence, all this success and my perfect life. But behind the scenes, it was a struggle.”
“For someone to say I am overweight is completely ridiculous.”
“I don't really believe that you need to be married to someone to be their life partner.”
“I did gymnastics when I was a kid. I wasn't very good at it.”
“It's difficult to be at events with a room full of women who weigh half as much as you do.”
“Nothing really compares to the original 'Law & Order.'”
“I use men's skis because, honestly, they work better for me. They're longer, they're stiffer, they're harder to turn - but at the same time, they're much more stable.”
“I feel like, with ski racing, you need to have a short memory. You crash all the time, and sometimes it's a really bad one, but sometimes it's not so bad.”
“I'm proud to be part of any Olympic team.”
“The history of skiing is important to me.”
“I remember when I met Picabo Street, you know, how in awe I was of her and how much she inspired me, and I really hope to be that for young kids.”
“You have to be a little crazy to be a downhill skier.”
“Olay BB Cream is a lifesaver, and I wear it every day while I train and compete. Twenty-four-hour hydration and sheer color helps me look flawless even when faced with that unforgiving Jumbotron!”
“My favorite ski run in the U.S. is International on the front face of Vail Mountain.”
“It's sexy and beautiful to be strong.”
“I have a race routine. I have a team of people helping me. I have winning habits. I believe in myself. I have balance in my life.”
“I went from being married to living on my own in L.A., to having a new boyfriend and just being totally self-sufficient and super independent. It's awesome. I love it!”
“I hate being helpless, and I hate having to ask people to do things for me.”